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The media has been banned from reporting on a case that the fugitive Julian Assange calls “an embarrassing corruption scandal involving the Australian government”.

Piracy, spying and the rights of providers

Concern is coming from several directions over possible changes to Australian internet law.

Fibre-optic eyes spy more space than ever

A new device is giving Australian researchers a 'Google street view' of galaxies.

Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift

Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.

Lithium re-mixed for big battery advance

Researchers say they have improved the venerable lithium battery – by adding more lithium.

Minds re-tooled against mining decline

Some engineering companies are bucking the economic trend, taking on more people despite the end of the mining construction boom flooding the market.

Mobiles help midwives bring comfort in new lives

Researchers say new media technologies including smart phone apps and online services are an effective way to improve the health of new mothers and their babies.

People taking power back could threaten big generation

A leading energy economist says Australian electricity is changing, and the stranglehold that traditional power companies have enjoyed is beginning to weaken.

Plans for green tech wave to wash one town

Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.

Robo-sports could take biggest world stage

Japan may be planning to bring sports of the future to the 2020 Olympics, with word that it will hold some robotic events.

Students storm toward lightning e-car

Australian students may have broken a 26-year-old world speed record to become the fastest electric vehicle over a distance of 500 kilometres on a single battery charge.

Nano-rods spin out scientists at 150,000 RPM

Certain nano-particles spin unbelievably fast when placed in water, nobody knows why, but they now know how fast.

Nano-structure builds big solar possibilities

A new material turns the sun to steam - a seemingly strange behaviour but one which could provide exciting new energy options.

Eggplant could add to energy tech salad

The future could be defined by the rise of nanobots, hyperconductors, quantum networks and... eggplant?

Organic gas traps could pull new industry from thin air

Tiny organic cages could be used to extract rare, valuable and sometimes deadly gases from the air.

Ronaldo meets R2D2 in robot world cup

Next week marks the start of the football World Cup many have been waiting for.

Tech stocks hot as several hit the boards

Rumours are circulating that Australia could soon see a new tech stock hit the market.

Spy bill detailed, decried as too invasive

The Federal Government has tabled its plans to enhance Australian intelligence agencies with more digital powers.

Astronomical options at launch of new space site

Australian space scientists will build a domestic satellite industry at the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre (AITC), now that it is complete.